Maya Blaisdell

Education
Animas High School, Durango, CO
Expected Graduation: May 2018

Work Experience
Planned Parenthood May 2017
Assisted with sexual health education for middle school students
Researched statistics of LGBTQ+ youth nationally and locally

Womens Resource Center May 2017

Assisted with Keys to High School Success Conference

Volunteer Experience
Four Corners Alliance For Diversity, Voting Member Oct. 2015-Present

Collaborate with team of ten

Assist with event planning and preparation
Youth liaison at monthly board meetings

Pine Tree Youth Circle, Durango CO Sep. 2015-Present

Group leader, lead circles and retreats for six to eight youth
Write grants, awarded $1,000

Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center Sep. 2015-Present

Supports peers
Assist with events such as community fundraisers

Keys to High School Success Conference Apr. 2015, May 2016

Assisted 8th grade girls in their transition to high school by answering questions and talking about
what high school is like

Leadership Positions
Animas High School Student Ambassador Dec. 2015-Present

Represent Animas High School to the community

Give tours of Animas High School
Show Animas High School Culture and values

Animas High School Gay-Straight Alliance, President Dec. 2014-Present

Organize meetings and events

Liaison to Middle School Gay-Straight Alliances

Extracurricular Experience
Animas High School Quill, Editor Aug. 2016-Present
 Publish two to three articles a month on topics such as politics and social issues
Edit collaborators articles weekly